“ If you make your mind listen to you and behave as you want it to behave, no matter what happens to you, no matter what the external situation may be, no matter what the physical condition may be, you shall of course keep your mind happy. You have to acquire this skill ”
Source: Book: Compassion Cannot Choose; page: 50-51
Categories: Mind Self control Yoga
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